Which statement best describes the rights of a coastal state in its exclusive economic zone?
Correct answer: A. It has sovereign rights over natural resources and certain related jurisdiction
- A. It has sovereign rights over natural resources and certain related jurisdiction
- B. It has complete sovereignty identical to that over its land territory
- C. It has no authority beyond the outer limit of its territorial sea
- D. It may prohibit every foreign vessel from entering the zone
Explanation
In the exclusive economic zone, the coastal state has sovereign rights to explore, exploit, conserve and manage natural resources, along with specified jurisdiction. Other states retain important freedoms, including navigation and overflight, so the zone is not equivalent to territorial sovereignty.
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